Pathogenic microorganism notifications jump to all-time high
A 40% increase in notifications concerning pathogenic microorganisms in food was reported to the EU’s recall portal last year.
Archives for June 16, 2014
Conflicting information can compromise official health advice
Official communications about the health risks associated with a food lose credibility with consumers when they are exposed to new information emphasising the benefits of that food – regardless of the source of the new information.
A metropolitan detox: Broccoli could be 'frugal, simple and safe' way of reducing risks of air pollution
Daily consumption of half a cup of a broccoli sprout beverage increased participants' ability to excrete the carcinogen benzene and lung irritant acrolein, according to research in China.
‘Shake ya body, Shakissimo your gizmo?’ Nescafe launches first ever chilled dairy iced coffee in EU
Nestlé will launch milk-rich RTD coffee brand Nescafe Shakissimo in Europe this month along with new Nescafe recipes and products to renew the $11bn+ brand and attract younger consumers.
Kudos Blends anticipates US boom with Brenntag partnership
The US is considerably behind the UK in terms of sodium reduction, but is catching up and demand will boom over the next year, the CEO of Kudos Blends says as it secures US distribution with Brenntag North America.
French private label market stagnates
Private label products continue to gain traction across Europe, with the exception of France, where, according to latest analysis from Nielsen, they are struggling to gain ground.
Glanbia Nutritionals pushes textured ancient grains in Europe
Glanbia Nutritionals has introduced its full line of ancient grains into Europe, targeting the bakery, snack and cereal sectors.
Swedish government rolls out new pig action plan
Sweden’s ministry of agriculture has responded to its pig industry’s demand for greater state support by producing a new national action plan that aims to help Swedish pig farmers improve animal care standards and competitiveness.
AB SCIEX software targets improved food testing results
AB SCIEX has launched the MasterView Food Testing Workflow for QTRAP mass spectrometry systems to give laboratories improved confidence and reliability in results when screening, identifying and quantifying targeted chemical contaminants in food samples.